I like my bacon very well done and it is hard to find a place that knows exactly what I want. They deep-fried the bacon and it was perfectly crispy. Everything came out so fast and everyone had a great attitude. read more

We stopped here for breakfast after visiting Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. It is very convenient as it just down the road from the Cemetery. The breakfast menu has A LOT of items to choose from. We ordered the Florentine Benedict, the Biscuits and Gravy, a side of bacon, and the Country Fresh Eggs breakfast. Everyone enjoyed their meal, and the service was quick and friendly. I think the food quality is higher than some of the other national family restaurant chains like B.E., I.H. and C.B. I would definitely recommend this restaurant. read more

Silver Dollars is a breakfast/lunch restaurant near Abraham Lincoln Cemetery in Elwood, IL. They serve the standards - hamburgers, pancakes, eggs, etc. The restaurant was clean and the service was friendly. I had the apple walnut waffle. The topping was made from fresh apples opposed to canned pie filling. If you are at the cemetery and want a bite to eat Silver Dollars is a good option. read more

Good family diner. Staff is always nice, & the food is great! Never had anything bad here! read more

Great sandwiches.. service was excellent... we didn't make plans for after funeral lunch and they were able to accommodate us just walking in with 20 people.. Did a great job getting everyone's order out read more

This restaurant was gold! Delicious chicken dumpling soup...cheeseburgers...excellent! Very nice waitstaff. Wish we had a restaurant like this in my town! read more

Green beans with tomato sauce?!?!?! Yuk Rolls in plastic bags !?!?! Under done pasta w/ flavorless tomato sauce!?!? Yuk Roast beef flavorless Chicken very good Potatoes and gravy very good Service good Dessert extra and expensive!!! About $700 for 18 people Look elsewhere! I hosted this event after my husbands internment at Lincoln National Cemetery. I was terribly embarrassed! read more

Needed a nice hearty meal after a long day and this spot did not disappoint! It was close to closing time so I wasn't sure what to expect. It wasn't too busy.. just a few other tables were occupied (ended up getting pretty busy as I was leaving) I was seated quickly and took some time to check out the menus.. couldn't decide if I wanted dinner or breakfast lol The waitress was friendly and attentive. I ordered the Mediterranean wrap with fries and a bowl of stuffed pepper soup. Everything was so tasty and fresh! I couldn't finish and took home leftovers. (Good to know you can order ahead and pickup if so desired.) At the counter, I discovered their desserts. Ended up taking home a huge slice of carrot cake, which was delicious!! I didn't take any pictures but wish I did I would recommend and will visit again read more

I recommend taking the extra ride to Joliet or Shorewood for breakfast. 2 of us arrived mid day on Saturday to 6 tables there and a party in the back room. (Separate server was taking care of the party) For some reason there was only 2 servers working the floor and 2 or 3 others were sitting at the counter rolling silverware without tables. Anyways, our server got our drink orders and dropped them off. Told us she'd be back to get our food order even though we were ready. She had what I'm guessing is a regular sit behind us, talked to him for awhile. Got his drink, came back and got his food order, and then decided to come back to us for our order. I wanted oatmeal with strawberries & blueberries and asked for a boiled egg, but she just said " the cooks won't do that for you, they'll make you an over easy egg ". I don't know why I'd want over easy if I wanted a fully cooked egg, I ordered over hard. Boyfriend ordered banana walnut pancakes and sides. Server came back to ask if he wanted whipped cream on his pancakes awhile later. Once we received our food, I had oatmeal with bananas & strawberry glaze. Boyfriend had pancakes with strawberry glaze & whipped cream. Other servers filled the coffee and took our plates, but we never saw our server again. Well we did, she talked to another regular across the room for the entire duration we ate and finished our meal. I got up and asked the host to cash us out as we never got the chance to have our bill. Disappointed, honestly. As for the restaurant itself, I feel bad for those koi with so many in a small tank & cloudy water. Walked out with hash browns that weren't even apart of our order stuck to the bottom of my shoes. Won't be back. **edit** Boyfriend scrapped off all the strawberries off his cakes because he didn't like how sweet it was & it wasn't what he ordered. I ate a quarter of my oatmeal because I really wanted fresh fruit & the glaze was too much. If I had known they only had strawberry glaze, I wouldn't of ordered it. read more

We have been here a couple of times since we moved to the area and the food was edible, but not out of this world, but what do you expect from a small town restaurant? What irritated us on our last visit. There is a sign when you first walk in to wait to be seated which we respected even though there was only one customer in the restaurant which the waitress was talking to. She looked over at us a couple of times during her conversation but that was the only acknowledgment we got so we left after standing there waiting for over 10 minutes. We thought apparently they didn't need the business nor did she need the tips, she got enough tips from her one customer. Thank but no thanks, we will drive to Manhattan or another town for a bite to eat. read more

The restaurant is very clean, the waitress was super nice, she was also alone so I hope she had a decent night. The food was AMAZING. It's rare I come here but I never had a bad experience. read more

Silver Dollars - Red Velvet French Toast, Oreo Waffle, Kid's Hamburger - American Near Me - Elwood, Illinois

Ordered a cheeseburger. It was ready before the promised time was hot and juicy. Fries were crisp and super hot. Excellent value

Mid it it is not very good I wish they let you order your own food the bread is wrapped in plastic and does not have very good food and the chairs are in bad condition and one chair was wet read more

Silver Dollars - Hole in chair - American Near Me - Elwood, Illinois

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First time coming here for family festivities. Overall it's not a bad place. Staff here is great, place is really clean. I'm surprised I never seen this place but it gets amazing foot traffic. It's got all sorts of food on the menu. Prices are fair, wings I ordered were okay, BLT sandwich with fries aren't bad either. Very casual place. Definitely not a bad place to grab a bite to eat read more

Food was nasty had mold in my bread. The eggs were undercooked and my coffee cup was dirty. Overall very nasty place

Food came with a piece of hair in it, my boyfriend's steak was raw. The main server which was an elder lady was in such a rush while we were the only ones in the restaurant and kept looking at us to finish out food and chatting to an other server about me which made me uncomfortable. read more

Not just another American diner. So much more! This place really "has heart." Great food, wonderful value for the price, exceptional and compassionate service and a wide variety of menu items to choose from. We stopped here after remembering our dear one at the Lincoln National Veterans Cemetery, so it was an emotional day. It was like the staff here understand what you might be going through and serve with much care. From the time we entered this restaurant to the minute we left, we felt warmly welcomed and appreciated. I enjoyed a delicious burger that tasted like chopped steak. The soup and rolls with our orders were a meal in itself. The BLT soup with spinach was so good! Our lovely servers were very sweet and patient with my mother-in-law who is 90 and very hard of hearing. They gave us containers and bags for anything we had leftover. Great experience. We will surely return on our next visit out here. Thank you for a memorable meal. read more

THE STAFF IS ONLY GOOD TO YOU IF YOU ARE A REGULAR! For example, Shanna & Robin are extremely biased on who they treat well depending on how often you come in and how much you spend. The patrons Tina & Terry have threatened me and tried to start multiple fights with me. Mind you they are 30 years my elder. If you are looking for a relaxing time without drama, SILVER DOLLAR IS NOT THE PLACE TO GO! Even people that grew up in this community know that! From now on I'll be going anywhere else because Silver Dollar does not respect their patrons and they're extremely racist with all of the talk they do about anyone that isn't white. If you want to get into a fight where the bartender pours your drink on you and patrons are interfering, this is the place. Otherwise, I suggest avoiding Shanna, Robin, Tina and her man Terry. They all play dirty and out of sight so watch your backs all. read more

Stopped in tonight for dinner. The bathroom was grossly dirty. Boyfriend got the chop steak with mushroom, it was raw on the inside. I got the chicken friend steak the gravy tasted sour. Do not recommend read more

A bit peckish from that hike around Midewin? When heading back on Rt. 53, don't go too fast around Elwood. Take a left on Mississippi and you're almost there. Homemade soups, the cottage fries are thick cut home made potato chips. Yum!! Really hungry? Try the hamburger patty lovingly nestled between two grilled cheese sandwiches. Staff is great, never had a bad meal here. I'll pick small business over chains any day. read more

Went there for dinner tonight with another couple. I ordered liver and onions with alot of extra onion. My wife portabella mushroom taco. I had by far the worst meal of my entire life! The liver was razor thin and half of it overcooked. A sprinkle of onions came with it. My wife's plate ofbtaco filling was floating on a nice pond of grease. Good thing the lady up front didn't ask how donnerbwas! I was ready but not her I'll never return for any reason! Stay away read more

Huge menu with lots of variety. I knew I wanted pancakes, I've heard they are great here, and had a hard time narrowing it down between the blueberry or one of the many cjnnnamon banana options. I wound up choosing the Kendall County Combo: pancakes with cinnamon butter, bananas, apples, pecans and whipped cream. Served with a side of eggs and sausage. Yummmm!! Their panaceas are fluffy and smooth. No syrup was needed due to the sweetness of the toppings. My little girl had the Children's Funfetti pancakes. I had a bite and wowzas! These things were sweet. She LOVED it! Also at our table was blueberry pancakes (they put a huge pile of blueberry on top), omelettes and a Farmers Market Benedict with spinach and artichokes that got rave reviews! Portion sizes are large and service was friendly! read more

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I haven't had a bad meal, even though I've eaten there numerous times. The buffalo wings are excellent, as are the cheese sticks (just make sure that you ask for them on the crispy side.) The skirt steak and burgers are also very good. The ambiance is traditional diner decor, but if you want more of a pub experience, you can always go to Jack's Tap next door (same ownership), and ask for any of the meals to have there. read more

I love this place. They have HUGE portions and their food is off the chain. Love the management and waitresses! Food is wonderful!

My friends and I were on a camping trip gone-wrong and ended up at the Silver Dollars Diner. Our waitress Sarah was incredibly kind and helpful, and even helped us find a new place to sleep that night. The food was great, and was a perfect place to sit and enjoy food on a crazy night. If I was ever back in the area, I would stop again! read more

We used to love this restaurant but the last two times we've been there have been very disappointing. They have had some turnover among the kitchen staff so that's partly to blame. However, the wait staff is not as effective as they once were. Last night we watched our waitress socialize with the only other people in the restaurant while our food sat under the heat lamp. When she finally did check on our food, she found a mistake in one of our orders and had the chef remake the dish. The other order sat on the counter for that entire time. When both orders were delivered, the one that sat on the counter was tough. Even the gravy had turned to rubber. We have given them a second chance but things didn't improve. We'll now wait a couple more months before giving them yet another chance. This turn of events is sad because they used to be excellent. We hope they can turn things around. read more

The food was good, sort of comfort food with a twist. Very generous portions and served quickly. But the best thing about this place is the staff - super welcoming and friendly. read more

Nice Route 66/Car themed restaurant in a small town outside of Joliet. The restaurant is located in a newish strip mall built off of HWY 53. It is big inside, with lots of space and high ceilings so nothing feels cramped or loud. Everything is driving themed but it is not over the top. In fact it could look a little more like a 'garage' with seeming tacky. We were seated quickly and the staff made recommendations for a couple of dishes that they are known for. Overall the service was quick and professional. The waitresses brought water and coffee around often. The only down side was that our waitress didn't realize we didn't like one of the meals until it was too late to do anything about it. We ordered pancakes with sausage, a Monte Cristo sandwich, and a steak salad. The pancakes were the best of the three dishes. Big, fluffy pancakes with a big dollop of butter! The Monte Cristo was served on French Toast style bread and was not very appetizing. What he saw on the menu didn't really match up to what he got. My friend ate most of the salad and liked the balsamic dressing. Everything was served on nice looking dishes - in other words it wasn't 'diner-ware'. The portions were good and the price was fair. read more

The food is excellent more like home style and is consistently a great lunch or dinner. The soups are quite good. The service is fast and food great read more

Nice place for breakfast & lunch. Awesome pancakes, French toast & sandwiches. We had the Kendal county combo, the Italian stuffed fresh toast, the Ruben & the buffalo chicken sandwich. All were served hot & delicious. read more

Excellent restaurant in Elwood. It's only a mile or so North of the Lincoln National Cemetery. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner until 9pm. This was my third visit here. The first time was for a funeral luncheon for my dads funeral who is buried at the Lincoln National Cemetery. The funeral luncheon was held in a private room and done family style. The food was great, lots of it. We were even given leftovers to take home. Service was spot on too. Next was a ride down Rt. 66 and breakfast with breakfast here first. Third time was for lunch on a Sunday to visit the cemetery again. The service has always been great here. Their meals are huge and sandwiches for lunch include a bowl, yes bowl of soup and fries. We will be back. Highly recommend! read more

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My wife and I were early for my grandfathers burial and stumbled upon this gem. There is nothing else in the area so I wasn't sure what we were walking into. I was pleasantly surprised with Silver Dollar. It was clean well decorated and had friendly staff. My wife an I split an omelette, hash browns, and biscuits & gravy. The hash browns were the best, nice and crispy. The omelette was pretty standard. The biscuits and grave were ok. The color/presentation was not appetizing, the biscuit seemed store bought. Overall it was good, I would come back. read more

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Food was outstanding. The restaurant was very clean and the staff was very very friendly and made it feel very family friendly. Would highly recommend the French onion soup! The chipotle chicken wrap had a hint of spice, but the nice thing is you could add more with the dressing that is served on the side. Lasagna was also very good too. read more

I am giving the Silver Dollar restaurant 5 stars for great service and value of the food for the price. First off, the customer service for setting up my Dad's funeral luncheon was amazing. They were very accommodating for our large family in their banquet room. Second, the waitstaff tolerated our somewhat demanding large Italian family and provided everything we needed and the food met everyone's expectations. It felt comfortable and relaxed but the quality was very good. The truly amazing thing is one year later a few of my siblings and I came back for lunch after visiting my Dad's gravesite at Abraham Lincoln National cemetery, and the waitress, Jenny, asked how my mom was doing! She remembered us and that just blew me away. Our lunch (some of us had breakfast) was really tasty just as we remembered it and I will of course be back. I was surprised that it wasn't busier so I wrote this review to make sure people know this is a great option for a banquet or luncheon event as well as an everyday meal. read more

Great service, good food, and close to my house so I am Happy. Not a huge fan of their lunch and dinner food but their breakfast is great and served all day long. My son loves the pancakes and I like the skillet. The prices are great for all the food you get when you order breakfast! I will for sure be here many many many more times to come! read more

It's a very good local restaurant, Good selection on the menu plus Dailey specials. I have been there with a large group and the servers work quickly and efficiently The restaurant is basic and has a route 66 theme to it, it's clean and comfortable Many of the meals have exceeded my expectations of taste and quality read more

Ordered carry out. When I arrived I could see my food packed up and sitting on the counter. After waiting for 10 minutes, I finally got food. When I opened up the food when I got home, sandwiches were wet and fries soggy from sitting so long and getting steamed in the styrofoam containers. read more

I enjoy this homey place. Super small town atmosphere is nice its clean food is good and lots to choose from. I prefer breakfast

Our family went for breakfast there after being at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery and the food was great. The portions were big (took some home). Our server was great. Everybody was very friendly. We have gone back several times and have never been disappointed. read more

Jenny is the best waitress! We loved her. Amazing service. She recommended the butchers shop omelet with biscuit and gravy as side and it was fabulous. We were visiting from Vegas and stopped in to eat. I will definitely be back on our next visit. read more